In this empowering episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons welcomes bestselling author and women’s-hormone expert Dr. Mariza Snyder for a candid conversation about perimenopause—the most misunderstood phase in women’s health.

 Drawing on 17 years in practice and her own journey through postpartum, Hashimoto’s, and perimenopause, Dr. Snyder unpacks what really happens when estrogen and progesterone begin to decline—and why this “zone of opportunity” is every woman’s call to action.

Together, she and Dr. Jenn break down the cultural myths, medical gaslighting, and scientific blind spots that leave millions of women unheard. They discuss brain fog, mood shifts, metabolic changes, and why bioidentical hormone therapy—when properly prescribed—can protect the brain, heart, and bones.
 It’s an honest, hopeful roadmap for women to reclaim their vitality, advocate for better care, and navigate midlife with confidence and clarity.

✨ Don’t miss Dr. Mariza Snyder’s new book, The Perimenopause Revolution, available now for pre-order at drmariza.com/book and officially releasing October 21, 2025.

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In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why perimenopause is the zone of opportunity—not the beginning of decline
• How declining estrogen and progesterone affect the brain, metabolism, and mood
• Why women often know more than their providers—and what to do about it
• How to approach hormone therapy safely and individually
• What lifestyle pillars best support women in midlife
• Why medical training must change to include hormone education
• The role of advocacy, community, and self-education in women’s health

Episode Timeline Highlights:
02:19 Why women were taught to “suffer in silence”
05:05 Her mother’s struggles and the moment that changed everything
08:58 Recognizing perimenopause symptoms and hormonal shifts
12:20 Estrogen as the brain’s CEO—how hormones drive every system
17:27 Silent shifts: heart, metabolism, and bone health in midlife
22:50 Virtual clinics, cookie-cutter care & the need for education
26:28 Why “cleanse your way out of it” messaging is harmful
31:39 Top doctors leading the charge on safe HRT
37:45 What women can do today to advocate for themselves
48:40 Pregnancy risk myths & bioidentical hormones
55:00 How to approach replacement therapy in real life
01:04:38 Dr. Jenn’s own menopause story & medical blind spots
01:09:18 Is it ever too late for HRT? Research says no

To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit:
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To get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide

To purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.

Connect with Dr. Jenn:
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In this powerful episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons welcomes advocate Donna Pinto to uncover the truth about DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ), mammography, and the epidemic of overdiagnosis.

Donna shares her personal journey from shock diagnosis to advocacy, exposing how fear, language, and profit drive women into unnecessary treatments. Together, she and Dr. Jenn highlight the emotional toll of mislabeling DCIS as cancer, the shortcomings of mammograms, and the need for safer, smarter approaches.

💬 If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why DCIS should not be automatically labeled as breast cancer
• How 80% of DCIS cases never progress to invasive disease
• The role of mammograms in overdiagnosis and overtreatment
• The devastating emotional toll of a cancer label
• Why women must be empowered with informed consent
• Safer alternatives like ARIA and QT imaging
• How financial incentives perpetuate outdated screening models
• The urgent need for grassroots education and advocacy

Episode Timeline Highlights:

00:00 – Why DCIS is controversial & Donna Pinto’s mission
 04:05 – The conveyor belt of treatment & mammograms as “religion”
 07:43 – Marketing, fear, and the reality of overdiagnosis
 12:56 – “Good doctors, bad training” & systemic blind spots
 14:23 – Donna’s biopsies, surgeries & harmful messaging
 19:21 – Autopsy studies and why mammograms don’t change survival
 25:31 – Overdiagnosis by the numbers & financial drivers
 27:46 – Break: ARIA tear-based screening
 29:21 – Emotional toll of a cancer label
 36:30 – The cult of mammograms & celebrity myths
 38:40 – Why mammograms can cost lives
 42:16 – Why “carcinoma” must go & biomarker testing challenges
 47:11 – Experts pushing back & grassroots advocacy grows
 50:27 – Industry incentives & the $13B mammogram machine
 54:35 – Resistance to safer imaging & radiation myths
 57:25 – Break: Dr. Jenn’s book plug
 58:53 – Donna’s mission, Opting Out, and informed consent
01:10:35 – What if DCIS was renamed? Why mindset shift matters
01:14:55 – Lifestyle as prevention & root cause approaches
01:22:53 – Smash-a-Melon campaign & closing reflections

Where to find Donna Pinto:

https://dcis411.com
https://givewellness.life
https://smashamelon.com

To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit:
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To get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide

To purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.

Connect with Dr. Jenn:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/
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Episode Description
In this thought-provoking episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons welcomes Dr. Pam Popper—author, educator, and tireless advocate for informed health. From her own personal health struggles to becoming a leading voice for medical reform, Dr. Popper shares why personal responsibility and lifestyle choices are at the heart of true wellness.

Together, they challenge conventional ideas about weight, health, and overdiagnosis, while exposing how insurance companies and profit motives distort patient care. Dr. Popper also explores innovative approaches to breast cancer screening and highlights powerful stories of radical remission that prove the body’s capacity to heal when supported.

This is an empowering conversation for anyone ready to question the system, reclaim their health, and take ownership of their future.

💬 If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why personal responsibility is the foundation of health
• How the “fat and healthy” myth leads to poor outcomes
• Why settling for mediocrity undermines wellness
• The dangers of overdiagnosis and excessive screening
• New and innovative approaches to breast cancer detection
• How profit motives shape the medical system
• The powerful influence of insurance companies on care
• What informed health principles look like in practice
• Why radical remission stories point to patient empowerment
• How Dr. Popper’s “Owner’s Manual for Health” can guide change

Episode Timeline Highlights:
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Pam Popper
02:04 Dr. Popper’s Personal Health Journey
07:43 The Myth of Fat and Healthy
10:21 Expectations and Mediocrity in Health
15:14 The Broken Medical System
22:43 Overdiagnosis and Screening Issues
28:58 Innovative Breast Cancer Screening
32:03 The Business Side of Medicine
35:53 The Role of Insurance in Healthcare
40:36 The Need for Informed Health Principles
45:59 Radical Remission and Patient Empowerment
52:03 Creating a New Health Paradigm
56:09 Pam’s Owner’s Manual for Health
01:21:42 Conversations with Pam: The Book

Where to find Dr. Pamela Popper:

Book: Conversations with Pam: The Power of Informed Healthcare
Website: https://wellnessforumhealth.com/
Email: [email protected]

To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit:
https://jennsimmons.simplero.com/page/377266?kuid=327aca17-5135-44cf-9210-c0b77a56e26d&kref=vOKy0sAiorrK

To get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide

To purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.

Connect with Dr. Jenn:
Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

In this powerful episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with cardiologist Dr. Jack Wolfson to challenge the conventional wisdom on heart health. Together, they unpack the failures of mainstream cardiology, the risks of statins, and why true healing comes from addressing root causes—not masking symptoms with pharmaceuticals.

From nutrition and stress management to environmental toxins and community support, Dr. Wolfson and Dr. Jenn explore the real drivers of cardiovascular health. They also discuss how COVID-19 reshaped the landscape of heart disease and why women face unique risks too often ignored in conventional medicine.

This conversation is essential listening for anyone questioning the pill-for-every-ill approach, seeking practical steps for prevention, or wanting to reclaim ownership of their heart health.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why cardiovascular disease remains the #1 killer worldwide
• How pharmaceuticals often miss the root cause
• The truth about statins and their limited benefits
• The central role of nutrition in heart health
• How stress and emotional health impact the heart
• Why toxins in food, water, and air can drive disease
• The dangers of rigid medical guidelines
• The overlooked link between breast cancer and heart disease
• Why community and relationships protect cardiovascular health
• How women’s unique risks demand a new approach

💬 If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

Episode Timeline Highlights

 05:35 Pharmaceutical Failures & the Cascade Effect
 10:53 The Statin Controversy
 16:46 Stress & Cardiovascular Health
 22:38 Breast Cancer & Heart Disease Connections
 28:12 The Role of Toxins in Health
 33:55 Community & Relationships for Heart Health
 39:04 Beta Blockers & Women’s Risk
 46:40 Why Stents Don’t Save Lives
 53:10 Cancer, Symptoms vs. Systems
 58:08 Hidden Toxins in Plastics & Clothing
 01:04:58 Oral Health, Dentistry & Weston A. Price
 01:11:25 Mold Testing & Immune Dysfunction
 01:17:20 Nutrition, Lifestyle & Never Cheating
 01:23:35 Walking the Talk in Health Leadership
 01:29:11 COVID-19, Freedom & Bodily Autonomy
 01:33:14 Ivermectin, Immunity & Root Causes
 01:37:18 Natural Heart Doctor & Cardiology Coffee

Where to find Dr. Jack Wolfson:

https://naturalheartdoctor.com
https://cardiologycoffee.com

To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit:
https://jennsimmons.simplero.com/page/377266?kuid=327aca17-5135-44cf-9210-c0b77a56e26d&kref=vOKy0sAiorrK

To get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide

To purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.

Connect with Dr. Jenn:
Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons welcomes Dr. Ashley Lucas, a former professional ballerina turned PhD nutritionist and founder of PhD Weight Loss. Dr. Lucas shares her remarkable journey from struggling with under-eating and injury in the ballet world to helping over 11,000 people lose nearly 500,000 pounds by addressing the real root of weight issues: metabolic health.

Together, Dr. Jenn and Dr. Ashley expose the myths of “eat less, move more,” unpack the dangers of visceral fat, and explain why true, lasting weight loss is more about hormones and mindset than willpower. They also dive into hot topics like GLP-1 weight loss drugs, protein and macro balance, over-exercise, sleep, and the misunderstood role of fat in our diets.

Whether you’ve battled weight loss plateaus, wondered why BMI is misleading, or want to protect your long-term metabolic health, this conversation offers a science-backed roadmap for sustainable change.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How Dr. Ashley’s ballet career and health collapse led her to study metabolism
• Why “eat less, move more” fails most people
• The unique dangers of visceral (belly) fat and how it drives disease
• Why GLP-1 drugs may create more problems than they solve
• How protein, fat, and carb balance impacts weight loss and metabolic health
• Why BMI is outdated—and better tools for measuring health
• The role of sleep, stress, and mindset in weight management
• Why over-exercising can sabotage fat loss
• Practical steps to reset metabolism and protect muscle mass

💬 If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

Episode Timeline Highlights:

 01:20 Introducing Dr. Ashley Lucas—ballerina to nutritionist
 06:04 Struggles with weight, metabolism, and thyroid crash
 12:23 Returning to school—PhD, dietetics & flipping the script
 17:26 GLP-1 drugs—myths, misuse & muscle loss
 21:07 Body composition vs. BMI—why scale weight lies
 24:53 Why visceral fat is like “a tumor” and how to collapse it
 28:28 Why “I don’t eat much but can’t lose weight” is real
 33:18 Preserving muscle mass during fat loss
 35:18 Exercise: why brisk walking and lifting heavy beat chronic cardio
 40:50 Sleep, stress, and hormones as weight loss saboteurs
 45:42 The ADA, carb tolerance, and why diabetics need better advice
 48:29 Building a metabolic-supportive plate—protein, fat & carbs
 53:23 Supplements that matter: magnesium, vitamin D, creatine, cod liver oil
 56:41 Hidden power of organ meats & ancestral nutrition
 63:11 Closing reflections & where to find Dr. Ashley

To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit:
https://jennsimmons.simplero.com/page/377266?kuid=327aca17-5135-44cf-9210-c0b77a56e26d&kref=vOKy0sAiorrK

To get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide

To purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.

Connect with Dr. Jenn:
Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

In this inspiring episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons welcomes Dr. Fabrizio “Fab” Mancini—internationally recognized chiropractor, educator, speaker, and author of Self-Health.

Together, they unpack the failings of a profit-driven healthcare system and reveal how true healing begins with personal responsibility, lifestyle choices, and reconnecting to the body’s innate ability to heal.

From his transformative car accident in the 1980s to becoming the youngest university president in the U.S., Dr. Mancini shares why he chose chiropractic over surgery, how the medical establishment actively suppressed natural approaches, and why integrative medicine and biohacking are changing the conversation on chronic disease.

This episode is a wake-up call for anyone navigating chronic illness, questioning conventional care, or seeking the tools to live with vitality into their 90s and beyond.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How a devastating car accident led Dr. Mancini to chiropractic care
• The truth about medical education vs. chiropractic education
• Why pharmaceuticals fail in chronic disease—and what really works
• The three chiropractic principles that shaped Dr. Mancini’s life
• How government subsidies fuel chronic illness
• Why childhood obesity and infertility are on the rise—and what parents can do
• What “biohacking” really means and why it’s not just for the wealthy
• How Self-Health empowers anyone to prevent and reverse disease

💬 If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

Episode Timeline Highlights:

01:50 Welcome & how Dr. Jenn and Dr. Fab connected
 02:55 A car accident, chiropractic discovery & recovery
 05:39 Medical vs chiropractic education
 08:21 AMA suppression & court ruling
 11:17 Dr. Jenn’s awakening after illness
 13:10 Economics of medicine & chronic disease
 17:54 Three principles of chiropractic practice
 21:12 Pharma’s role in education & research
 32:56 RFK Jr., food stamps & systemic reform
 37:49 Childhood obesity & children’s health
 43:41 Processed food, subsidies & grocery pitfalls
 48:42 Why the system rewards sickness
 52:38 Epigenetics & illness as a wake-up call
 01:04:27 Lobbying, pharma power & U.S. healthcare rankings
 01:05:26 Biohacking—accessible vs expensive
 01:12:52 Is biohacking only for the wealthy?
 01:16:29 Why Dr. Mancini wrote Self-Health
 01:20:22 Daily choices: movement, food, stress & sleep
 01:28:27 Make health your #1 priority

To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit:
https://jennsimmons.simplero.com/page/377266?kuid=327aca17-5135-44cf-9210-c0b77a56e26d&kref=vOKy0sAiorrK

To get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide

To purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.

Connect with Dr. Jenn:
Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons welcomes Dr. Hania Bednarski, a breast surgeon pioneering cryoablation as an alternative to conventional breast cancer surgery.

For decades, breast cancer treatment has changed little—yet Dr. Bednarski is forging a new path, reducing trauma while preserving women’s wholeness. She shares her journey from trauma and hand surgery into breast care, and ultimately into cryoablation. Together, she and Dr. Jenn explore why this approach matters, how it’s performed, and what it means for the future of breast cancer care.

The conversation challenges assumptions about mammograms, chemotherapy, lymph node surgery, and hormones. Both physicians stress the importance of autonomy, personalized treatment, and a future where patient choice—not rigid protocols—guides care.

This episode is essential for women navigating breast health, practitioners curious about new frontiers, and anyone passionate about transforming medicine from invasive to empowering.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How Dr. Bednarski’s career led her to cryoablation
• Why conventional surgery can cause lasting trauma
• What cryoablation is, how it works, and who it helps
• Why informed consent and patient choice matter
• The pitfalls of mammograms and over-diagnosis
• How cryoablation may engage the immune system
• Why lymph node surgery is diagnostic—not curative
• The truth about estrogen and breast cancer risk
• How financial incentives block innovation

💬 If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

Episode Timeline Highlights:

00:00 Intro & why treatment hasn’t changed
 02:30 Dr. Bednarski’s early career & pivot to breast surgery
 07:40 Learning from the patient perspective
 12:00 Training, conferences, and discovering cryoablation
 18:20 From benign tumors to cancer treatment
 22:45 Expanding cryoablation to more patients
 25:00 Why chemo and radiation aren’t always needed
 27:50 Rethinking screening and autonomy
 36:00 The challenge of DCIS and over-diagnosis
 45:15 Who qualifies—and who doesn’t—for cryo
 50:00 Stage 4 disease, the immune system, and the abscopal effect
 56:45 Estrogen, hormones, and cancer myths
 59:00 Why many physicians resist cryo
 01:00:54 Trials, FDA approval, and barriers to adoption
 01:05:10 The role of surgeon societies & politics
 01:12:16 Imaging, MRI vs QT, and cryo follow-up
 01:16:54 The emotional impact of preserving the breast
 01:19:16 How to find Dr. Bednarski and Serenity Surgery & Wellness

To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit:
https://jennsimmons.simplero.com/page/377266?kuid=327aca17-5135-44cf-9210-c0b77a56e26d&kref=vOKy0sAiorrK

To get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide

To purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.

Connect with Dr. Jenn:
Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

In the conclusion of this two-part conversation, Dr. Jenn Simmons and Dr. Jeffrey Dach go deeper on bioidentical hormones, long-term estrogen deprivation (LTED), and why “have” vs. “had” breast cancer matters when discussing HRT. They examine apoptosis after LTED, the role of estrogen in genomic stability, and how overdiagnosis from screening can drive unnecessary treatment. They also cover practical prevention pillars—iodine, DIM, selenium, and vitamin D—and what thoughtful, individualized care can look like for women navigating menopause and survivorship.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How reintroducing estrogen can trigger apoptosis in specific contexts
• Why “have” vs. “had” breast cancer changes the HRT conversation
• How screening, overdiagnosis, and rising mastectomy rates intersect
• The difference between natural progesterone and synthetic progestins
• How iodine, DIM, selenium, and vitamin D factor into prevention programs
• What estrogen metabolites (2-hydroxy vs 4-hydroxy) and COMT mean for risk
• Where integrative oncology and repurposed therapies fit into patient-centered care

Episode Timeline Highlights

00:00:51 LTED explained: estrogen reintroduction & apoptosis
00:06:48 How long is “long-term” deprivation? What the studies suggest
00:10:29 “Have” vs. “had” breast cancer—why words matter for HRT decisions
00:12:48 Integrative oncology, repurposed drugs & fasting in cancer care context
00:17:41 Who may be a candidate for HRT after curative treatment?
00:20:11 Autopsy data, DCIS, and the problem of overdiagnosis
00:27:10 Why finding smaller tumors doesn’t always change overall survival
00:29:29 The unintended rise in mastectomy rates with screening
00:47:33 Is it ever too late for HRT? Benefits into the 60s and 70s
00:50:02 Osteoarthritis, sleep, mood—systemic effects of estrogen deficiency
00:54:15 Metabolites & methylation (COMT)
00:58:22 Prevention stack: iodine, DIM, resveratrol, NAC
00:59:31 Selenium’s role & vitamin D optimization
01:03:04 Risk-reduction strategies & individualized care
01:10:40 Closing reflections & resources

💬 If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. And share Part 2 with someone who needs a nuanced, evidence-curious take on hormones, survivorship, and women’s health.

To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit:
https://jennsimmons.simplero.com/page/377266?kuid=327aca17-5135-44cf-9210-c0b77a56e26d&kref=vOKy0sAiorrK

To get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide

To purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.

Connect with Dr. Jenn:
Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

In this thought-provoking episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Dach for a powerful discussion on bioidentical hormones, estrogen, and the myths that have shaped women’s health for decades.

Dr. Dach draws from over 40 years of clinical experience and research to challenge the mainstream narrative that estrogen causes breast cancer. Together, he and Dr. Jenn explore how estrogen protects DNA integrity, why natural progesterone is vastly different from synthetic progestins, and how iodine and testosterone play overlooked but vital roles in breast cancer prevention.

Along the way, they trace the history of hormone therapies—from DES and Tamoxifen to modern-day aromatase inhibitors—revealing both the progress and the persistent dogmas of conventional medicine. This is a conversation about evidence, empowerment, and the urgent need to rethink how we approach women’s health.

Because of its depth and importance, this conversation has been divided into two parts. This episode is Part 1 of 2.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why estrogen may protect against breast cancer rather than cause it
• The truth about estrogen receptors and how they shape cancer risk
• The critical difference between natural progesterone and synthetic progestins
• How testosterone supports breast cancer prevention
• Why iodine deficiency remains a hidden driver of disease
• The historical evolution of hormone therapies—from DES to Tamoxifen
• How entrenched medical dogmas persist despite new evidence

Episode Timeline Highlights

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Jeffrey Dach & the Hormone Debate
08:15 Breaking Away From Conventional Medical Training
16:32 Estrogen Receptors & The Women’s Health Initiative Revisited
24:48 Estrogen as a Guardian of DNA Integrity & Historical Shifts in Cancer Treatment
33:10 Pregnancy, Hormones, & Breast Cancer Protection
41:22 Estriol, BiEst, & The Work of Dr. Rebecca Glazer
49:55 Iodine’s Role in Breast & Thyroid Health
58:40 Progesterone Deficiency, Progestins, & Cancer Risk
1:07:12 Pharmaceutical Influence, Processed Foods, & Inflammatory Triggers
1:15:36 Fertility Decline, Chronic Disease, & Why Medical Beliefs Resist Change

💬 If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. And don’t miss Part 2, where the conversation continues into statins, cardiovascular disease, and the broader implications for women’s health.

To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit:
https://jennsimmons.simplero.com/page/377266?kuid=327aca17-5135-44cf-9210-c0b77a56e26d&kref=vOKy0sAiorrK

To get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide

To purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.

Connect with Dr. Jenn:
Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

In this eye-opening episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons welcomes Dr. Jessica Peatross for a deeply personal conversation about health, healing, and taking back control of your body and choices.

Dr. Peatross shares her journey through years of professional and personal challenges—from nervous system dysregulation and inflammation to reclaiming her health through mindfulness, targeted nutrition, and hormone balance. Together, they explore why medical sovereignty and informed consent are essential, how environmental toxins quietly erode health, and why medicine’s future must be built on patient empowerment instead of one-size-fits-all care.

This episode dives into the root causes of chronic illness, the overlooked role of detoxification, and mindset shifts that accelerate healing. From hormone therapy done right to personalized protocols honoring your genetics and history, Dr. Peatross offers hard-earned wisdom and practical steps for lasting wellness.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How Dr. Peatross overcame years of health struggles
• Why calming the nervous system is the first step to healing
• The role of targeted nutrition and micronutrients
• How reprogramming your mind supports recovery
• Why medical sovereignty matters for informed decisions
• The link between toxins, inflammation, and hormones
• How individualized detox prevents setbacks
• Why hormone balance is key to wellness
• The value of curiosity over conformity in medicine

💬 If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.

Episode Timeline Highlights:

00:00 Intro to Dr. Jessica Peatross’ Journey
 01:54 Personal & Professional Struggles
 06:24 Health Transformation & Lab Results
 09:25 Nervous System Regulation & Nutrition
 13:41 Reprogramming the Mind for Healing
 17:23 Professional Transformation & License Journey
 20:33 Vaccine Perspectives & Medical Sovereignty
 29:50 Autoimmunity & Detoxification
 31:46 Individualized Detox Protocols
 37:14 The Role of Parasites in Health
 42:49 Vitamin D Deficiency & Implications
 47:34 Shifts in Medical Perspectives
 50:31 Empowering Practitioners & Patients
 55:21 Hormone Therapy: A Personal Journey
 57:30 The Need for Hormone Education
 58:50 Hormones & Breast Cancer
 01:01:35 The Role of Hormones in Daily Life
 01:03:44 Risks of Conventional Treatments
 01:06:24 Challenging Mammogram Narratives
 01:08:10 Foundational Practices Beyond Hormones
 01:09:57 The Future of Weight Loss Treatments

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